US EditionUS Pause some Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine over Depleting Military Stockpiles
- On Wednesday, the U.S. revealed it would pause certain weapons shipments to Ukraine, citing concerns over dwindling domestic military reserves.
- This decision followed a review of U.S. military support globally and caught Kyiv off-guard as the Ukrainian defense ministry received no official notification.
- The shipments on hold reportedly consist of Patriot missile systems, guided artillery munitions, Hellfire missiles, and artillery shells integral to Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga emphasized that ongoing assistance from the United States is vital for Ukraine’s defense and its citizens, highlighting the urgent requirement for additional interceptor systems.
- The halt raises concerns as Russia intensifies drone and missile attacks, potentially enabling Russian forces to advance and complicating prospects for peace negotiations.
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The US has halted some arms deliveries to Ukraine. Military expert Carlo Masala says the halt could mean Ukraine's stockpile will only last until late summer, Bild reports. - A dangerous gap could arise before Europe tries to cover it in some way, he tells the newspaper.
US pause some weapons deliveries to Ukraine over depleting military stockpiles
The US on Wednesday announced it would pause some arms deliveries to Ukraine over concern for the US' depleting weapons stockpiles, dealing a significant blow to Kyiv as Russia continues to intensify its attacks.
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